Whom Shall I Send?

Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me."

-- Isaiah 6:8

The Old Testament prophets often related seeing God or hearing Him speak. In the New Testament, normal people witnessed to Jesus, especially His disciples, reporting on miracles they saw Him perform, lessons they heard Him teach. And even today, many Christians know with absolute surety that they have felt God's urgings, heard Him speak to them in the silence of a dark night or the roar of a waterfall. But having heard God's voice, how do we respond?

Isaiah felt God within him, saw Him on His high throne, viewed His seraphim standing above Him, heard them singing "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts". And he felt fearful, knowing he was a mere man, a sinner, standing in the presence of God. But then one of the angels flew to his side and cleaned him. And God asked an amazing question: "Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?" Isaiah did not hesitate a bit when he shouted, "Here I am! Send me!"

Jesus has promised to stand by our side when we face God. His blood has already washed us clean. When He asks, "Whom shall I send?", may we be as quick and as enthusiastic to answer as Isaiah. "Here I am! Use me!"

Father, thank you for sacrificing your Son so that we might stand before you cleansed, with our debt paid. May we never pause and consider when You ask us to carry out a task for You, but may we jump to our feet and shout "Use me, Lord!". Amen.